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Classes are coming to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County VA!

Clutter Conversions, LLC Classes and Seminars are coming to Harrisonburg and Rockingham County VA. I have been repeatedly asked, "Kathryn, when are you going to present classes and seminars in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg VA?"
Well, they are now available!
Click on "Upcoming Classes and Seminars" to find a class that suits you and see how to register.
I look forward to seeing you there!

Want to get organized but short on time?

     As a professional organizer I often hear people say, “I sure would like to get more organized but I just do not have the time.”  Contrary to what most people believe, getting organized does not have to take up a lot of your time!  There are many things that you can do when you only have a couple of minutes.

     Here are three things you can do that only takes five minutes and makes a huge difference in the appearance of your home, making it look organized and uncluttered.

1)      Make the Bed!  It is usually the largest item in the bedroom and if it is made, the room looks 75% organized and uncluttered.  You do not have to make sure the bed is perfect just pull the comforter back over the bed and put the pillows at the head of the bed.

2)      Clear off the Bathroom Countertops!  Put the toothbrushes in their holders and toothpaste away in the cabinet or drawer.  Slide make-up into the drawer, put combs and hair brushes in a drawer and pick up towels.

3)      Pick up Laundry!  Hang up clothes; put clothes in a hamper or drawer.  Do not leave them hanging on a chair, bedpost or thrown on the floor.  Place shoes inside the closet or under the bed.

 

These three things take less than five minutes to do daily and will make your house look more organized and uncluttered.  Just remember that anytime you have unexpected guests, they will most likely want to use your bathroom.  Now you will not have to worry what it looks like!

Change of Season = Change of Clothes

     With the change of the season comes the changing of the wardrobe and if you are like most people you do one of two things. You leave all of your summer and winter clothes in the closet and drawers all year long or you switch out the clothes from storage based on the season.

     Here are some tips if you switch out clothes for the season. When storing away your summer clothes only pack up the ones you actually wore and donate the rest to Goodwill, Salvation Army or other charity, sell them in a yard sale or put them in a consignment shop and make yourself a little cash. Storing clothes that you have not worn for the season takes up valuable storage space.

     Use colored containers for storage and place an index card on three sides of the container and on the top listing its contents. Be cautious storing them in attics or basements due to humidity, dampness, bugs or rodents. Place wooden cedar pieces inside each container which are available at most home stores. If you do not have a lot of storage space but you do have a garage, you can purchase overhead ceiling hanging shelves for your garage. They are very durable and can hold up to 300lbs.

     Use the "hanger trick" to decide if you should pack up an item this spring. When you pull out your winter clothes and hang them in the closet, place the hangers on the rod with the opening of the hanger facing out towards you. Once you wear the article of clothing and go to hang it back in the closet, place the hanger on the rod the normal way. At the end of this winter season any clothes that are still on the hanger with the opening facing you, it is safe to assume you did not wear the item through the season and you should be able to donate it.